Tag: Marianne Gravatte

On June 13, 1985, Ratt released their second full length album called ‘Invasion of Your Privacy’. After the success of their debut ‘Out of the Cellar’, Ratt wasted no time in repeating that formula and delivering another solid album. The line-up was unchanged.

Stephen Pearcy – vocals

Robin Crosby – lead guitar

Warren DeMartini – lead guitar

Juan Croucier – bass

Bobby Blotzer – drums

The producer was still Beau Hill. The only thing different was the model on the front cover. This time around it was Playboy model Marianne Gravatte. Marianne was Playmate of the Year in 1983 where she was noticed by Stephen Pearcy (and everyone else). Fun fact…the prior Playmate of the Year was none other than Gene Simmons’ wife, Shannon Tweed. Marianne also appeared in the video for “Lay It Down” which we will get to later.

The album was not quite as successful as the debut, but it did peak at #7 on the Billboard charts which was the same place ‘Out of the Cellar’ peaked. The album did go on to sell over 2 million copies. The album also peaked the interest of the group Parents Music Resource Center which is the Tipper Gore group that looked to censor the music industry. The group did end up getting Parental Advisory stickers placed on albums with foul language and that contained inappropriate material.